Then here are some tips:
Make sure your vehicle
is
well ventilated, with a comfortably cool
Keep your eyes moving. Scan the road ahead and to the sides. Check
If
you get sleepy, pull
off
the road into
a
rest, service, or parking area
interior.
your mirrors and your instruments frequently.
and take a nap, get some exercise, or both. For safety, treat drowsiness
on the highway as an emergency.
Hill and Mountain Roads
Driving on steep hills or mountains
is
different from driving
in
flat or
rolling terrain.
If
you
drive regularly in steep country, or if you’re planning to visit there,
here are some tips that can make your trips safer and more enjoyable.
Keep your vehicle in good shape. Check all fluid levels and also the
brakes, tires, cooling system and transmission. These parts can work
hard on mountain roads.
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Know how to go down hills. The most important thing to know
is
this:
let your engine
do
some of the slowing down. Shift to a lower gear
when you go down
a
steep
or
long hill.
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